Michael, Senior in Plumbing at GLTS
Read about the tools of plumbing from Michael and his excitement for basketball.
Ronny, GLTS Senior, Carpentry
Hear Ronny explain how he sees the difference between working inside and outside in carpentry— it’s not just the temperature difference!
Rainzel, GLTS Senior, Carpentry
From frustration to triumph, read about Rainzel’s experience learning how to install molding and his work on the Stott Circle duplexes.
Jerely, GLTS Senior, Carpentry
Jerely is one of only 4 senior girls in the Greater Lawrence Technical School carpentry program. Hear her story and how she ensures this house becomes a home.
Priscilla, GLTS Junior, Plumber
Priscilla is one of only a handful of girls in the Greater Lawrence Technical School plumbing program. Hear her story and what it's like working on an ACT home.
Fredi, GLTS Junior, Electrician
Already Fredi has learned a lot about being an electrician and takes pride in his work. When he’s not in school he’s often working with his dad in masonry. Hear what it’s like being on our build site as an electrician.
Oscar, GLTS Junior, Carpentry
After learning from home from September through May, Oscar is onsite for the first time using his carpentry skills to build someone’s home. Hear about all he’s had to learn in just 3 days onsite.
Kayra, GLTS Junior, Carpentry
Kayra understands first hand the huge value of being onsite learning rather than learning remotely as Covid kept the students offsite for much of the past year. Hear how Kayra explains the contrast.
Madeline, GLTS Senior, Carpentry
Madeline is an innovator in all she does as a female in the carpentry program, a female wrestler and in plans to study criminology in college. Find out what she has learned as part of the GLTS carpentry program.
Samantha, GLTS Senior, Carpenter
Samantha is a senior in carpentry. Hear how she has gained confidence and what it’s like being a female in construction.
Xavier, GLTS Senior, Carpenter
The Greater Lawrence Technical School students are back working on Lupine Road— time to introduce you to a few more. Xavier has learned a lot from Mr Magee and has his sights set on college when he graduates.
Searlin, GLTS Junior, Carpenter
Searlin didn’t always want to be a carpenter. Find out why she’s glad she made the change to this career.
Kylee, GLTS Senior, Electrician
Kylee shares her views on being a woman in a man's trade as an electrician-in-training at Greater Lawrence Technical School.
Delwin, GLTS Junior in Carpentry
Delwin got over his fear of heights working at Lupine Road and it paid off for him when he applied for a job. Check out how he started scaling ladders despite initial trepidation.
Michael, GLTS Senior in Carpentry
On a chilly winter day, Michael reflects on what he has learned from his teachers and the strength it takes to stand a wall.
Jonathan, GLTS Senior, Carpentry
Jonathan is a GLTS senior in carpentry who would rather work in the rain than the snow. He would like to be a finishing carpenter— working inside buildings and installing cabinets
Iverson, GLTS Junior in Plumbing
Iverson shares how much he has learned in just 2 1/2 years in the plumbing trades program at Greater Lawrence Technical School.
Yeribel, GLTS Junior in Carpentry
The temperature is hovering around 25 degrees and though the heater is on full-power on the first floor, the warmth doesn’t reach the the students as they are working on the ACT duplex. Yeribel shares her story of being a female in the GLTS carpentry program and her aspirations for college.